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Rifle Middle School

753 RAILROAD, RIFLE, CO 81650Garfield School District No. Re-2 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
623
Students
Total enrolled
$13,949
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
16.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 10% vs nat'l
51/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 623 students in grades 06–08 in RIFLE, Colorado.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,949 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 51th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Rifle Middle School is a large middle in RIFLE, Colorado, serving grades 06–08 with 623 students. The district invests $13,949 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 44% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Rifle Middle School

623
Total Students
16.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
44%
Free Lunch
37
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution312 male · 311 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility44%
National avg 52% · 271 students
Student Composition
39%
58%
White39%
Hispanic / Latino58%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 080624001096

Academic Outcomes at Rifle Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
51
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 51th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 82th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 81650

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,949Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,949
State avg
$22,657
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,137
Student Support$2,650
Administration$1,674
Operations$2,092
Other$1,395
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,949 spent per student, an estimated $6,179 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
56%
38%
State government
55.9%
Local (property tax)
37.7%
Federal programs
6.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Cactus Valley Elementary SchoolHighland Elementary SchoolGraham Mesa Elementary SchoolWamsley Elementary School
+2 more
↓
Middle
Riverside School
↓
High School
Rifle High SchoolCoal Ridge High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyGarfield County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictGarfield School District No. Re-2 →
Phone: (970)665-7900
NCES ID: 080624001096
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in RIFLE seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Garfield School District No. Re-2
High
Rifle High School
791 students · 09–12
● 51 opp35% FRL
High
Coal Ridge High School
527 students · 09–12
● 46 opp32% FRL
Mid
Riverside School
468 students · 06–08
● 46 opp37% FRL
Elem
Cactus Valley Elementary School
463 students · PK–05
● 48 opp33% FRL
Elem
Highland Elementary School
451 students · PK–05
● 51 opp45% FRL
Elem
Graham Mesa Elementary School
425 students · PK–05
● 51 opp35% FRL
Elem
Wamsley Elementary School
395 students · PK–05
● 51 opp51% FRL
Elem
Kathryn Senor Elementary School
273 students · PK–05
● 46 opp34% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
753 RAILROAD, RIFLE, CO 81650
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.